Pacific US 'not going anywhere': Hagel

DEFENCE Secretary Chuck Hagel says the United States is committed to the Asia-Pacific region.

Paul Osborne, AAP Senior Political Writer

AAPAugust 11, 20147:02pm

THE United States has declared it is &quot;not going anywhere&quot; when it comes to its diplomatic and military presence in the Asia-Pacific region and wants China to play by the rules.

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel held talks with his Australian counterpart David Johnston in Sydney on Monday ahead of the Ausmin discussions involving US Secretary of State John Kerry and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on Tuesday.